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Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:00:58 +0000http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/?p=10879More bad news has surfaced about chemicals including the controversial endocrine disruptor, BPA (bisphenol-A), which is facing an imminent FDA ruling on whether or not it warrants regulation in the U.S. A new report out of the UK has found a connection between hormone disrupting chemicals and increasing rates of obesity and diabetes. The report, […]

More bad news has surfaced about chemicals including the controversial endocrine disruptor, BPA (bisphenol-A), which is facing an imminent FDA ruling on whether or not it warrants regulation in the U.S.

A new report out of the UK has found a connection between hormone disrupting chemicals and increasing rates of obesity and diabetes. The report, funded by the CHEM Trust (Chemicals, Health and Environmental Monitoring) reviewed more than 240 studies focused on the connection between chemicals including BPA, phthalates and BFRs (brominated flame retardants), along with chemicals, that while banned, are still found in the environment, such as PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyl) and CFCs (chlorofluorocarbon). The researchers concluded that compelling evidence exists to connect the chemicals’ abilities to affect appetite, the body’s fat storage and sugar regulating functions with the onset of diabetes and obesity, whether individuals are exposed in utero, during childhood development years or later in adult life.

Phthalates and BFRs are found in plastics, electronics, furniture and other household products. BPA has recently been banned or strictly regulated in countries including Canada, France and China over concerns for the risk to human health. It’s found in a number of products from children’s toys and bottles, to register receipts and the expoxy liners in canned sodas and foods. Campbell’s Soup recently announced that it would be removing BPA from its soup cans. And under pressure from consumer health advocacy groups, the FDA is set to announce its decision on whether to impose regulations on products containing BPA by the end of March.

According to the study’s lead author, PhD student, Jenny Carwile, “Previous studies have linked elevated BPA levels with adverse health effects. The next step was to figure out how people are getting exposed to BPA. We’ve known for awhile that drinking beverages that have been stored in certain hard plastics can increase the amount of BPA in your body. This study suggests that canned foods may be an even greater concern, especially given their wide use.”

The prevalence of BPA products has sparked debate and concern over regulating the harmful endocrine disruptor. It’s found in a number of products including baby bottles, the linings in food and beverage cans and is also in non-food items such as register receipts and children’s toys. BPA mimics human estrogen in the body and has been linked to neurological disorders, birth defects, ADD and certain types of cancer.

Canada was the first country to declare BPA a toxin; and France is pushing for BPA labeling requirements, but the FDA—despite acknowledging concern over the safety of exposure to BPA—has said that it would be nearly impossible to enforce labeling regulations on the substance in the U.S.